For More Information
For more information about the BART Earthquake Safety Program, please call the Project Information Line at (510) 874-7425, or email earthquakesafety@bart.gov.
Major Earthquake Safety Construction in Progress
Transbay Tube/San Francisco/Daly City
Orinda/Lafayette/Walnut Creek/Pleasant Hill/Concord
Major Earthquake Safety Construction in Progress
As part of BART's ongoing systemwide Earthquake Safety Program, construction work is now in progress on several stations, structures and customer areas. Over the next fours years, you will encounter work at various locations throughout the BART system. We appreciate your patience during this work, and will attempt to minimize construction-related noise, dust and inconvenience during the retrofit process. We anticipate the completion of all earthquake upgrades by 2016. Work is occurring in groups of projects as follows.
Construction Completed
- Concord, Daly City, Lafayette, Lake Merritt, MacArthur, Rockridge and West Oakland stations
- San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (SFMTA/Muni) Church Street Station (owned by BART)
- Parking structures at Concord, El Cerrito del Norte, Hayward, Pleasant Hill/Contra Costa Centre and Walnut Creek stations
- Elevated structures in Lafayette, North Oakland (along California State Route 24 from 19th Street Station to the Berkeley Hills Tunnel) and Orinda
- Transbay Tube Oakland Vibro-replacement and Ventilation Structure, Landside and Marine Vibro-replacement/Compaction Demonstration Programs, and San Francisco Transition Structure
Construction in Progress
- El Cerrito del Norte, El Cerrito del Norte and Pleasant Hill/Contra Costa Centre stations
- Elevated structures in Albany, Daly City, El Cerrito, Hayward, North Oakland (along Martin Luther King Jr. Way from 47th Street in Oakland to 62nd Street in Berkeley), San Francisco, Union City, Walnut Creek and West Oakland
- Train maintenance yards and shops
Construction Tentatively Scheduled to Begin in 2012
- Orinda and Walnut Creek stations
- Fruitvale, Coliseum/Oakland Airport, San Leandro, Bay Fair, Hayward, South Hayward, Union City and Fremont stations
- Elevated structures along the Fremont line (in Oakland, San Leandro and Fremont)
- Elevated structures along the Richmond line (in Berkeley and Richmond)
The extent, hours and construction activities will vary at each location. Please watch for future updates with more details. As always, safety is BART's top priority. Our aim is to strengthen the BART system and facilities as quickly as possible, while maintaining BART service. We thank you again for your patience and cooperation.
Current Retrofits
Please scroll down for information on the current status of upgrades throughout the system. For more details you may email the Earthquake Safety Program.
Transbay Tube/San Francisco/Daly City
For more information about projects in San Francisco and Daly City, call the Project Information Line
at (415) 678-4018 or email earthquakesafety@bart.gov.
Elevated Structures in San Francisco and Daly City
April 2010 to Early 2012
This project includes the reinforcement of elevated structures between Naglee Avenue in San Francisco and Junipero Serra Boulevard in Daly City. During construction you can expect temporary sidewalk and lane closures, as well as the temporary reduction of available street parking.
Oakland
For more information about projects in Oakland, call the Project Information Line at (510) 874-7425 Elevated structures in North Oakland October 2011 to Late 2012 This project includes the reinforcement of elevated structures along Martin Luther King Jr. Way from 47th Street in Oakland to 62nd Street in Berkeley. During construction you can expect temporary sidewalk closures, lane closures, and some temporary reduction of available street parking. Elevated Structures in West Oakland March 2010 to Early 2013
or email earthquakesafety@bart.gov.
This project includes the reinforcement of elevated structures along 5th and 7th streets between I-880 and Martin Luther King Jr. Way in Oakland. A related project is underway to strengthen srtuctures along 7th Street within the Port of Oakland from I-880 to the Transbay Tube Portal. During construction you can expect temporary sidewalk closures, lane closures, and some temporary reduction of available street parking.
Orinda/Lafayette/Walnut Creek/Pleasant Hill/Concord
For more information about projects in Orinda, Lafayette, Walnut Creek, Pleasant Hill and Concord, call the
Project Information Line at (925) 603-5342 or email earthquakesafety@bart.gov.
Pleasant Hill/Contra Costa Centre Station
September 2011 to Early 2013
This project includes the reinforcement of several elevated structures throughout the station. During construction, pedestrian access in and around the station will change and public parking will be reduced periodically.
Elevated Structures in Contra Costa County
August 2010 to Early 2012
This project includes the reinforcement of elevated structures between Orinda and Concord stations. During construction you can expect temporary sidewalk and lane closures, as well as the temporary reduction of available street parking. Construction is complete in Concord, Lafayette and Orinda, and continues in Walnut Creek.
Berkeley/Albany/El Cerrito/Richmond
For more information about projects in Berkeley, Albany, El Cerrito and Richmond, call the El Cerrito del Norte Station August 2011 to Late 2012
Project Information Line at (510) 412-5546 or email earthquakesafety@bart.gov.
This project includes the reinforcement of the elevated structures throughout the station. During construction, pedestrian access in and around the station will change and public parking will be reduced periodically. Please note the following impact: To enter or exit the station from Cutting Boulevard, bicyclists and pedestrians should use the detour to and from the Ohlone Greenway through the station's northeast parking lot.
El Cerrito Plaza Station
August 2010 to Late 2012
This project includes the reinforcement of the elevated structures throughout the station. During construction, pedestrian access in and around the station will change periodically. Please note the following impacts:
Elevated Structures in Albany
September 2011 to Late 2012
This project includes the reinforcement of elevated structures throughout Albany. During construction you can expect temporary sidewalk closures, lane closures, and some temporary reduction of available street parking. Please note the following impacts:
Elevated Structures in El Cerrito
January 2012 to Early 2013
This project includes the reinforcement of elevated structures throughout El Cerrito. During construction you can expect temporary sidewalk closures, lane closures, and some temporary reduction of available street parking. Please note the following impacts:
- Beginning January 2012, the Ohlone Greenway will be closed between Potrero Avenue and Hill Street (until September 2012) and Cutting Boulevard and San Pablo Avenue (until January 2013).
- From Potrero Avenue to Hill Street, San Pablo Avenue is available to pedestrians as a suggested detour, and Richmond and Elm streets are available to bicyclists as suggested detours. From Cutting Boulevard to San Pablo Avenue, San Pablo Avenue is available to bicyclists and pedestrians as a suggested detour. East/west vehicle, bicycle and pedestrian traffic will not be affected.
San Leandro/San Lorenzo/Hayward/Union City/Fremont
For more information about projects in San Leandro, San Lorenzo, Hayward, Union City and Fremont,
call the Project Information Line at (510) 476-3876 or email earthquakesafety@bart.gov.
Elevated Structures in Hayward
October 2011 to Early 2013
This project includes the reinforcement of elevated structures from Interstate 238 to Hayward Station. During construction you can expect temporary sidewalk and lane closures, as well as the temporary reduction of available street parking.
Elevated Structures in Union City
September 2011 to Early 2013
This project includes the reinforcement of elevated structures from F Street to Union City Station. During construction you can expect temporary sidewalk and lane closures, as well as the temporary reduction of available street parking.
Completed Retrofits
|
Project |
Start Date |
Completion Date |
|
Lafayette Station |
May 2011 |
January 2012 |
|
Concord Station |
August 2010 |
July 2011 |
|
West Oakland Station |
February 2009 |
February 2011 |
|
Daly City Station |
April 2009 |
December 2010 |
|
Walnut Creek Station Parking Structure |
September 2009 |
April 2010 |
|
Concord Station Parking Structure |
May 2009 |
April 2010 |
|
Pleasant Hill/Contra Costa Centre Station Parking Structure |
December 2008 |
January 2010 |
|
Rockridge Station |
December 2008 |
December 2009 |
|
Lake Merritt Station |
May 2009 |
September 2009 |
|
MacArthur Station |
April 2009 |
August 2009 |
|
San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (SFMTA/Muni) Church Street Station (Owned by BART) |
January 2009 |
June 2009 |
Last Updated: February 2, 2012
